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(9) The permit belongs to the state of Washington. The permit holder may be required to return to or turn over to the department the permit when, in the judgment of the department, the permit holder violates any conditions of the permit, violates trespass laws while acting under this permit, or violates any other criminal law or hunting regulation of the state while acting under this permit. If the permit holder is required to return to or turn over to the department the permit, the permit holder may request an appeal of that action in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW. Appeal request shall be filed in writing and returned within twenty days of the date of action and be addressed to WDFW Legal Services Office, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, Washington 98501-1091.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-17-095 (Order 06-196), § 232-28-285, filed 8/15/06, effective 9/15/06; 05-17-098 (Order 05-174), § 232-28-285, filed 8/15/05, effective 9/15/05; 04-21-036 (Order 04-284), § 232-28-285, filed 10/14/04, effective 11/14/04.]

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232-28-286
2007, 2008, and 2009 Spring black bear seasons and regulations.

Who may apply: Anyone with a valid Washington big game license, which includes black bear as a species option.

Hunt areas, permit levels, and season dates for each license year:

Hunt name Hunt area Permits Season datesb
Sherman GMU 101 15 April 15 ? May 31
Kelly Hill GMU 105 10 April 15 ? May 31
Douglas GMU 108 5 April 15 ? May 31
Aladdin GMU 111 10 April 15 ? May 31
49 Degrees North GMU 117 15 April 15 ? May 31
Huckleberry GMU 121 15 April 15 ? May 31
Blue Creek GMU 154 30 April 15 ? May 31
Dayton GMU 162 22 April 15 ? May 31
Tucannon GMU 166 7 April 15 ? May 31
Wenaha GMU 169 45 April 15 ? May 31
Mt. View GMU 172 22 April 15 ? May 31
Lick Creek GMU 175 22 April 15 ? May 31
Grande Ronde GMU 186 7 April 15 ? May 31
Copalisa GMU 642 100 April 15 ? June 15
Kapowsina That portion of GMUs 653 and/or 654 that is designated as the hunt area by Hancock Forest Management 100 April 15 ? June 15
Capitol Foresta That portion of Capitol Forest within GMU 663 100 April 15 ? June 15
aSpring black bear hunting seasons under this area constitute a pilot program to reduce black bear damage to trees.
bPermits are valid for the license year they are issued.

Bag limit: One black bear per black bear special permit season.

License required: A valid big game hunting license, which includes black bear as a species option, is required to hunt black bear. One black bear transport tag is included with a big game hunting license that has black bear as a species option.

Hunting method: Hunters may use any lawful big game modern firearm, archery, or muzzleloader equipment for hunting black bear. The use of dogs or bait to hunt black bear is prohibited statewide.

Submitting bear teeth: Successful bear hunters must submit the black bear premolar located behind the canine tooth of the upper jaw.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-11-030 (Order 06-90), § 232-28-286, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/16/06.]

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232-28-290
Washington raffle hunts.
1. The commission, in consultation with the director, may authorize hunts for big game animals and wild turkey through raffle.

2. When a raffle hunt is adopted by the commission the director may conduct the raffle or may award a contract to a nonprofit wildlife conservation organization (hereafter referred to as "organization") to market and conduct the raffle drawing. The department of fish and wildlife shall solicit bids consistent with established state competitive bid rules.

3. There is no limit on the number of raffle tickets a person may purchase.

4. The organization interested in conducting a raffle for an authorized hunt shall submit a proposal outlining its experience and plan to conduct a raffle. The proposal shall include:

a. Name of the organization, articles of incorporation, and contact person.

b. The date, time, and place of the proposed raffle drawing.

c. The approximate number of raffle tickets expected to be sold.

d. Past experience in conducting raffles.

e. Marketing strategies to be used.

f. Portion of revenue proposed to be retained by the organization.

5. The director will select an organization to conduct a raffle.

a. Revenue potential to the department will be a primary criterion in applicant selection.

b. The department shall enter into a contract with the organization identifying specific terms of the contract.

c. The director may authorize the organization to sell raffle tickets for the department and retain a portion of the revenue from the tickets sold.

6. The following are rules for raffles conducted by a director authorized nonprofit wildlife conservation organization.

a. The organization shall notify the public about the raffle hunt opportunity and offer raffle tickets for sale.

b. The public must be informed of the date, time, and place of the raffle, and the organization must hold the drawing as specified.

c. The drawing must be accessible to the public.

d. Raffle ticket sales must be completed prior to the public drawing. An accounting must be made of raffle tickets and funds received. A representative of the department will monitor the drawing.

e. One winner and two alternates shall be drawn at the drawing.

f. The organization shall notify the department of the name, address, and telephone number of the raffle winner and two alternates immediately (but no later than two business days) after the drawing.

g. The department's share of the raffle revenue shall be delivered to the department within 30 (thirty) business days of the drawing.

7. The following are rules for raffles conducted by the department.

a. The department shall notify the public about the raffle hunt opportunity and offer raffle tickets for sale.

b. The department shall inform the public of date and place of the raffle, and hold the drawing as specified.

c. Raffle ticket sales must be complete prior to the drawing.

d. One winner and two alternates shall be drawn at the drawing.

8. The department will notify the winner and two alternates by telephone and by certified mail. The department will obtain enough information from the winner to issue the appropriate hunting license and transport tag(s).

9. If the winner does not contact the department within 15 business days of the drawing, the first alternate will be contacted and offered the raffle hunt. If the first alternate cannot be contacted within 10 business days after the winner disqualification deadline, the second alternate will be contacted and offered the raffle hunt. If the second alternate cannot be contacted within 10 business days after the first alternate disqualification deadline, the raffle hunt will not be offered by the department.

10. There shall be no refunds for any raffle ticket purchases.

11. The deer raffle winner may purchase an additional deer hunting license and transport tag and the elk raffle winner may purchase an additional elk hunting license and transport tag if desired. Even if drawn in a previous license year for a mountain goat, bighorn sheep, or moose hunt a hunter may participate in a raffle hunt. Turkey raffle winners may purchase up to three additional turkey licenses and transport tags.

12. Hunting licenses or transport tags obtained pursuant to a raffle may not be resold or reassigned.

13. All revenue to the department from a raffle shall be used for the management and benefit of that species, except the hunting license and transport tag fees for the appropriate species shall be deducted from the raffle revenue.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-290, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01.]

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232-28-291
Special hunting season permits.
The commission may establish special hunting seasons limited to species and/or weapon type.

1. Deer, elk, cougar, or black bear special hunting season permit applications:

A. To apply for special hunting season permits for deer, elk, cougar, or black bear applicants must have a valid Washington big game hunting license and a valid transport tag for the appropriate species. To apply for a particular hunt, each applicant for deer or elk must have the proper transport tag as identified in the special deer or elk permit regulations.

B. Multiple season deer and elk permit applications may be purchased without additional licenses or tags. The purchase of the application will result in entry into the drawing. Persons who are successfully drawn must purchase a multiple season permit for deer or elk and may also apply for archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm special hunting season permits for the species drawn.

2. Mountain goat, moose, and bighorn sheep special hunting season permit applications:

A. Persons who have previously harvested a mountain goat, bighorn sheep, or moose in Washington are ineligible to apply for a special hunting season permit for that species. This lifetime harvest restriction does not apply to individuals who harvested a mountain goat before 1999, raffle or auction hunt authorizations, or antlerless-only moose hunts.

B. Successful applicants under this section must purchase the appropriate hunting license within fifteen days of the published notification deadline by the department. Failure to purchase forfeits the permit to an alternate applicant.

3. Wild turkey special hunting season permit applications

A. To apply for wild turkey special hunting season permits, each applicant must have a valid small game hunting license.

B. Early fall wild turkey special hunting season permit holders must have a valid turkey transport tag in possession to hunt turkeys in the early fall special hunting season.

C. Late fall wild turkey special hunting season permit holders must have a valid turkey transport tag in possession to hunt turkeys in the late fall special hunting season.

4. Special hunting season permit applications:

A. Maximum group sizes are determined for each category. If a group application is drawn, all hunters in the group will receive a special hunting season permit and each hunter in the group can take an animal.

i. Maximum group size for deer is 12.

ii. Maximum group size for elk is 12.

iii. Maximum group size for bear is 2.

iv. Maximum group size for cougar is 2.

v. Maximum group size for mountain goat is 2.

vi. Maximum group size for bighorn sheep is 2.

vii. Maximum group size for early fall turkey is 4.

viii. Maximum group size for late fall turkey is 4.

ix. Maximum group size for moose is 2.

x. Maximum group size for multiple season deer is 1.

xi. Maximum group size for multiple season elk is 1.

B. An applicant may purchase only one application for a special hunting season permit for each category.

C. Permits will be drawn by computer selection using a weighted point selection system.

D. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

E. If an applicant makes a mistake, applies for the wrong hunt, and is successfully drawn, the special hunting season permit can be returned to the department of fish and wildlife Olympia headquarters before the opening day of the special hunting season or the opening day of the general hunting season, whichever comes first. The applicant's points will be restored to the level prior to the permit drawing.

F. Anyone may apply for a special hunting season permit for deer, elk, bear, cougar, and wild turkey.

5. In addition to requirements for special hunting season permit applications, following are application requirements for:

A. Special hunting seasons for persons of disability: Only applicants with a Washington disabled hunter permit are eligible to apply for any special hunting season permits for persons of disability.

B. Special hunting seasons for youth: Only persons who are eligible to lawfully purchase a youth hunting license are eligible to apply for special hunting season permits for youth.

C. Special hunting seasons for hunters age 65 and older: Only applicants sixty-five years of age or older on or before March 31 of the current license year will be eligible to apply for special hunting season permits for hunters age 65 and older.

D. Special hunting seasons for advanced hunter education graduates: Only persons who hold a valid certificate from the Washington department of fish and wildlife advanced hunter education (AHE) program are eligible to apply for special hunting season permits for AHE hunters.

6. Citizen reward for reporting violations - bonus points: A person who provides information which contributes substantially to the arrest of another person for illegally hunting or killing big game or an endangered species as defined by Title 77 RCW is eligible to receive ten bonus points toward the special hunting permit drawing for deer or elk special hunting season permits.

A. Only ten bonus points can be awarded for providing information for each person charged regardless of the number of violations involved.

B. Selection of bonus points is in lieu of application for a cash award.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28-291, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06; 05-02-046 (Order 04-327), § 232-28-291, filed 1/3/05, effective 2/3/05; 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § 232-28-291, filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03; 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § 232-28-291, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03; 03-02-005 (Order 02-301), § 232-28-291, filed 12/20/02, effective 1/20/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-291, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01.]

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232-28-292
Washington auction hunts.
1. The commission, in consultation with the director, may authorize hunts for big game animals and wild turkeys through auction.

2. When an auction hunt is adopted by the commission, the director shall solicit nonprofit wildlife conservation organizations (hereafter referred to as "organizations") to bid to market and conduct a public auction for the special auction hunt. The department of fish and wildlife shall solicit bids consistent with established state competitive bid rules.

3. The organization interested in conducting an auction for an authorized hunt shall submit a proposal outlining its experience and plan to conduct a public auction. The proposal shall include:

a. Name of the organization, articles of incorporation, and contact person.

b. The date, time, and place of the proposed public auction.

c. The approximate number of people expected to attend the auction.

d. Past experience in conducting auctions.

e. Marketing strategies to be used.

f. Portion of revenue proposed to be retained by the organization.

4. The director will select an organization to conduct an auction.

a. Revenue potential to the department will be a primary criterion in applicant selection.

b. The department shall enter into a contract with the organization identifying specific terms of the contract.

5. The organization shall notify the public about the auction hunt opportunities.

a. The public must be informed of the date, time, and place of the auction and, the organization must hold the auction as specified.

b. The auction must be accessible to the public.

c. Anyone may bid on an auction permit.

d. The organization shall award the hunt to the highest qualified bidder who will then become the auction hunt hunter.

e. The organization shall notify the department of the name and address of the successful bidder within two days of the auction.

f. The department's share of the auction revenue shall be delivered to the department within 30 days of the auction.

6. All revenue to the department from an auction shall be used for the management and benefit of that species. Except, that the hunting license fees for the appropriate species shall be considered part of the auction price and be deducted from the auction revenue. A hunting license and transport tag will be mailed to the successful bidder.

7. The deer auction winner may purchase an additional deer hunting license and transport tag, and the elk auction winner may purchase an additional elk hunting license and transport tag. Even if drawn in a previous license year for a mountain goat, bighorn sheep, or moose hunt, a hunter may participate in an auction hunt.

8. Hunting licenses or transport tags obtained pursuant to an auction may not be resold or reassigned.

9. The auction hunt hunter shall comply with all applicable hunting rules and regulations.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-292, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01.]

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232-28-293
Landowner raffle hunts.
The commission, in consultation with the director and by agreement with cooperating private landowners, may authorize hunts for big game animals through raffle.

1. The manager of property under contract with WDFW will conduct the landowner raffle drawing. Raffle tickets will be sold for not more than $25.00 each.

2. Any person may purchase landowner raffle tickets in addition to WDFW raffle tickets and participate in auctions and special hunting season permit drawings.

3. The landowner raffle winners must possess the appropriate hunting license and transport tag prior to participating in the landowner raffle hunt.

4. The landowner deer or elk raffle hunt winners may purchase an additional deer or elk hunting license and obtain a second transport tag for use on the contracted lands if approved and authorized by the cooperating private landowner.

5. If an additional deer or elk hunting license and transport tag are acquired by a raffle winner, the additional transport tag can only be used on the contracted lands during the raffle hunt.

6. Hunting licenses or transport tags obtained pursuant to a raffle may not be resold or reassigned.

7. The manager of property under contract with WDFW who is conducting an authorized raffle will provide an annual report to the department of fish and wildlife prior to December 31. The report will include information on how the event was administered, where and when it occurred, who the winners were, the cost of tickets, and the number of tickets sold.

8. Anyone may participate in landowner raffles.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020. 06-04-066 (Order 06-09), § 232-28-293, filed 1/30/06, effective 3/2/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-293, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01.]

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232-28-294
Multiple season big game permits.
The commission may, by rule, offer permits for hunters to hunt deer or elk during more than one general season.

An annual drawing will be conducted by the department for multiple season permits.

(1) Multiple season big game hunting permit applications:

(a) To apply for multiple season big game hunting season permits for deer or elk, applicants must purchase and submit a permit application.

(b) No refunds or exchanges for applications will be made for persons applying for multiple season big game hunting season permits after the drawing has been held.

(c) An applicant may purchase only one application for a multiple season big game hunting season permit for each species.

(d) Permits will be randomly drawn by computer selection.

(e) Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

(f) The department will establish application and drawing dates.

(2) The bag limit for this permit is one deer or elk.

(3) Multiple season permits:

(a) Hunters who are drawn will be required to purchase their original deer or elk license, corresponding to their permit, and the multiple season big game permit.

(b) Successful applicants must purchase their multiple season permit within thirty days of the drawing notification date. If they have not purchased the multiple season permit by the deadline, the next person drawn will be offered the permit.

(c) The permits are not transferable.

(4) Permit holders are required to follow all rules and restrictions for general season hunters within the game management unit or area hunted.

Number of Permits Dates Game Management Units (GMUs) Legal Animal
Multiple Season Deer Permits
1500 Sept. 1 - December 31 within established general seasons and regulations for deer by the commission Statewide in those GMUs with general seasons for archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm hunters Any legal buck consistent with the game management unit or area restrictions
Multiple Season Elk Permits
500 Sept. 1 - December 31 within established general seasons and regulations for elk by the commission Statewide in those GMUs with general seasons for archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm hunters Any legal bull consistent with the game management unit or area restrictions

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020. 06-04-066 (Order 06-09), § 232-28-294, filed 1/30/06, effective 3/2/06.]

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232-28-295
Landowner hunting permits.
A landowner may enter into a contract with the department and establish boundaries and other requirements for hunter access consistent with commission policy.

Hunters must possess both an access permit from the landowner and a hunting permit from the department when hunting on lands and for species covered under contract.

(1) Buckrun

Buckrun is located in Grant County, near the town of Wilson Creek. A legal description of the property has been filed with the county and is in the contract between Buckrun and the department.

Hunting on Buckrun is managed for a quality experience by scheduling hunt dates and keeping the number of hunters in the field low. Hunters with limited flexibility for hunt dates may experience scheduling problems. Hunters can generally expect one day hunts during the permit seasons with written authorization from the Buckrun manager. All hunters must check in and out on hunt day. Schedule hunts in advance by calling 509-345-2577.

Mule and Whitetail Deer

2006 Buckrun Landowner Hunting Permits

The manager of Buckrun will distribute these hunting permits. An access fee may be charged in order to utilize these permits. No access fee will be charged for the raffle permit winners. Only hunters possessing a modern firearm deer tag are eligible for permits on Buckrun properties. Contact the manager at 509-345-2577 for additional information.

Hunt Name Quota Access Season Special Restrictions Boundary Description
Buckrun 10 Sept. 1 - Oct. 13 Antlerless only Buckrun
Buckrun 15 Oct. 23 - Dec. 31 Antlerless only Buckrun
Buckrun 13 Sept. 1 - Oct. 13 3 pt. max. buck* or antlerless Buckrun
Buckrun 13 Oct. 23 - Dec. 31 3 pt. max. buck* or antlerless Buckrun
Buckrun 4 Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 Any deer Buckrun
Buckrun Raffle 2 Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 Any deer (3 day guided hunt) Buckrun

Mule and Whitetail Deer

2006 Buckrun Special Hunting Permits

Hunters apply to Washington department of fish and wildlife for these permits. Only hunters possessing a modern firearm deer tag are eligible for Buckrun special permits. Hunters can generally expect one day hunts during the permit season with written authorization from the Buckrun manager. All hunters must check in and out on hunt day. Schedule hunts in advance by calling 509-345-2577.

Hunt Name Permit Number Permit Season Special Restrictions Boundary Description
Buckrun A 10 Sept. 1 - Oct. 13 Antlerless only youth hunters Buckrun
Buckrun B 10 Sept. 1 - Oct. 13 Antlerless only disabled hunters Buckrun
Buckrun C 5 Oct. 23 - Dec. 31 Antlerless only senior hunters (65) Buckrun
Buckrun D 4 Sept. 1 - Oct. 13 3 pt. max. buck* or antlerless Buckrun
Buckrun E 4 Oct. 23 - Dec. 31 3 pt. max. buck* or antlerless Buckrun
*3 Pt. maximum - A legal buck must have no more than 3 antler points on either antler (i.e., 1x1, 1x2, 1x3, 2x2, 2x3, 3x3 are legal). All antler points must be at least one inch long. Antler points EXCLUDE eye guards.

(2) 4-O Cattle Company

2006 4-O Cattle Company Landowner Hunting Permits

The manager of the 4-O Cattle Company will distribute these hunting permits. An access fee may be charged in order to utilize these permits.

Elk

Hunt Name Quota Access Season Special Restrictions Boundary Description
4-O Cattle Company 1 Sept. 15-25 Any Bull 4-O Cattle Company

Whitetail Deer

Hunt Name Quota Access Season Special Restrictions Boundary Description
4-O Cattle Company 1 Nov. 15-25 Any Whitetail Buck 4-O Cattle Company

2006 4-O Cattle Company Special Hunting Permits

Hunters apply to the Washington department of fish and wildlife for these permits.

Elk

Hunt Name Permit Number Permit Season Special Restrictions Boundary Description
4-O Bull Elk 1 Oct. 23 - Nov. 5 Any Bull 4-O Ranch
4-O Antlerless Elk A 33 Aug. 18-24 Antlerless Only 4-O Grouse Flats
4-O Antlerless Elk B 8 Aug. 18-24 Antlerless Only 4-O Mountain View

Whitetail Deer

Hunt Name Permit Number Permit Season Special Restrictions Boundary Description
4-O White-tailed Buck 1 Nov. 15-25 Any White-tailed Buck 4-O Ranch

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28-295, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020. 06-04-066 (Order 06-09), § 232-28-295, filed 1/30/06, effective 3/2/06.]

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232-28-299
Mandatory report of hunting activity.
(1) All hunters purchasing a hunting license must report their hunting activity for deer, elk, bear, or turkey.

(a) Hunters must report hunting activity, for each tag acquired, by January 31.

(b) Reports must be made using the department's designated automated telephone hunter reporting system (toll free) or internet hunter reporting system.

(c) Any hunter not reporting, for each tag acquired, by January 31 will be in noncompliance of reporting requirements.

(d) Compliance will be credited for each species for which a transport tag is acquired.

(2) As an incentive for prompt reporting, all successful hunters who report harvest within 10 days of killing an animal and unsuccessful hunters who report by midnight January 10 or within 10 days after the last day of their permit hunt will be entered into a drawing for special deer and elk incentive permits. To be eligible for the drawing, hunters must report their hunting activity for each transport tag acquired.

(3) Hunters who have not reported hunting activity by January 31 for deer, elk, bear, or turkey tags acquired the previous year will be required to pay a $10 penalty before a new license that includes deer, elk, bear, or turkey tags will be issued. A hunter may only be penalized a maximum of $10 during a license year.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 05-17-098 (Order 05-174), § 232-28-299, filed 8/15/05, effective 9/15/05; 02-15-018 (Order 02-129), § 232-28-299, filed 7/8/02, effective 8/8/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-299, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01.]

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232-28-331
Game management units (GMUs) boundary descriptions — Region one.

GMU 101-SHERMAN (Ferry and Okanogan counties):

Beginning at the Kettle River and the US-Canadian border near the Ferry Customs Office, north of the town of Toroda; E on the US-Canadian border to the Kettle River, east of the town of Laurier; S down the Kettle River (Ferry-Stevens county line) to the mouth of the Kettle River on Lake Roosevelt; S down the western shore of Lake Roosevelt to the northeastern corner of the Colville Indian reservation; W on the northern Colville Indian reservation boundary to SR 21; N on SR 21 to SR 20 at the town of Republic; NW on SR 20 to Toroda Creek Rd (Okanogan County Rd 9495) at the town of Wauconda; NE on the Toroda Creek Rd (Okanogan County Rd 9495 and Ferry County Rd 502) to Toroda Creek at the town of Toroda; E along Toroda Creek to its mouth on the Kettle River; N up the Kettle River to the US-Canadian border near the Ferry Customs Office north of the town of Toroda and point of beginning.

GMU 105-KELLYHILL (Stevens County):

Beginning at the Kettle River (Ferry-Stevens county line) and the US-Canadian border east of the town of Laurier; E on the US-Canadian border to Lake Roosevelt (Columbia River); SW along the eastern shore of Lake Roosevelt (Columbia River) to the US Hwy 395 bridge; W on US Hwy 395 over the bridge to the western shore of Lake Roosevelt; N on the western shore of Lake Roosevelt to the mouth of the Kettle River; N up the Kettle River (Ferry-Stevens county line) to the US-Canadian border east of the town of Laurier and the point of beginning.

GMU 108-DOUGLAS (Stevens County):

Beginning at the junction of US Hwy 395 and SR 20 in the town of Colville; NW on US Hwy 395 (SR 20) to the bridge over Lake Roosevelt; N up the southeastern shore of Lake Roosevelt and Columbia River to the SR 25 bridge over the Columbia River at the town of Northport; S on SR 25 to Aladdin Rd in the town of Northport; SW on the Aladdin Rd to SR 20, E of the town of Colville; W on SR 20 to Hwy 395 at the town of Colville and point of beginning.

GMU 111-ALADDIN (Stevens and Pend Oreille counties):

Beginning at the junction of the Aladdin Rd and SR 20 on the east side of Colville; N on Aladdin Rd to SR 25 at the town of Northport; N on SR 25 to the bridge over the Columbia River; NE along the southeastern shoreline of the Columbia River to the US-Canadian border; E along the US-Canadian border to the Pend Oreille River; S along the western shoreline of the Pend Oreille River to Tiger East Rd, which is due east of the town of Tiger; W on the Tiger East Rd to SR 20 at the town of Tiger; W and S on SR 20 to the junction with the Aladdin Rd, E of the town of Colville and point of beginning.

GMU 113-SELKIRK (Pend Oreille County):

Beginning on the western shore of the Pend Oreille River at the US-Canadian border; E on the US-Canadian border to the Washington-Idaho state line; S on the Washington-Idaho state line to the southwestern shore of the Pend Oreille River at the town of Newport; NW along the southwestern shore of the Pend Oreille River to the US-Canadian border and the point of beginning.

GMU 117-49 DEGREES NORTH (Stevens and Pend Oreille counties):

Beginning at junction of SR 20 and US Hwy 395 at the town of Colville; E on SR 20 to Tiger East Rd at the town of Tiger; E on Tiger East Rd to western shore of the Pend Oreille River; S along the southwestern shore of the Pend Oreille River to the Washington-Idaho state line; S along the Washington-Idaho state line to US Hwy 2 in the town of Newport; SW and S on US Hwy 2 to the Deer Park-Milan Rd; W on the Deer Park-Milan Rd to US Hwy 395 at the town of Deer Park; NW on US Hwy 395 to its junction with SR 20 at the town of Colville and the point of the beginning.

GMU 121-HUCKLEBERRY (Stevens County):

Beginning at the US Hwy 395 bridge over Lake Roosevelt (Columbia River) northwest of the town of Kettle Falls; SE on US Hwy 395 through Colville and Chewelah to SR 292 at Loon Lake; W on SR 292 to SR 231 at the town of Springdale; S on SR 231 to the northeast corner of the Spokane Indian reservation; W on the northern boundary of the Spokane Indian reservation to eastern boundary of the Colville Indian reservation on the Ferry-Stevens county line on Lake Roosevelt; N along the Colville Indian reservation boundary to its northern corner on Lake Roosevelt; W along Colville Indian reservation boundary to the western shore of Lake Roosevelt; N along western shore of Lake Roosevelt to the US Hwy 395 bridge over Lake Roosevelt northwest of the town of Kettle Falls and the point of beginning.

GMU 124-MOUNT SPOKANE (Spokane, Stevens and Pend Oreille counties):

Beginning at the junction of SR 231 and SR 292 at the town of Springdale; E on SR 292 to US Hwy 395 at Loon Lake; SE on US Hwy 395 to the Deer Park-Milan Rd; E on the Deer Park-Milan Rd to US Hwy 2; N and NE on US Hwy 2 to the Washington-Idaho state line at the town of Newport; S on the Washington-Idaho state line to the Spokane River; W and NW down the north shore of Spokane River to Spokane Indian reservation boundary (Chamokane Creek) north along the eastern boundary of the Spokane Indian reservation boundary (Chamokane Creek) to the northeastern corner of the Spokane Indian reservation; E from the northeastern corner of the Spokane Indian reservation to SR 231; N on SR 231 to SR 292 at the town of Springdale and the point of beginning.

GMU 127-MICA PEAK (Spokane County):

Beginning at the mouth of Latah Creek (Hangman Creek) on the Spokane River; E up the south shore of the Spokane River to the Maple Street Bridge; N across the Maple Street Bridge to the north shore of the Spokane River; E on the north shore of the Spokane River to the Washington-Idaho state line; south on the Washington-Idaho state line to SR 274 at the town of Willard; SW on SR 274 to SR 27 at the town of Tekoa; NW on SR 27 to Fairbanks Rd; W on Fairbanks Rd to Dunn Rd; SW on Dunn Rd to Merrit Rd; W on Merrit Rd to US Route 195; N on US Route 195 to I-90; E on I-90 to Latah Creek (Hangman Creek); N down Latah Creek (Hangman Creek) to the Spokane River and the point of the beginning.

GMU 130-CHENEY (Spokane and Lincoln counties):

Beginning on the Spokane River and SR 231; E up the north shore of the Spokane River to the Maple Street Bridge; S on the Maple Street Bridge to the south shore of the Spokane River; W on the south shore of the Spokane River to Latah Creek (Hangman Creek) in Spokane; S up Latah Creek (Hangman Creek) to I-90; W on I-90 to US Hwy 195; S on US Hwy 195 to Rosalia exit and south to Gashouse Rd in the town of Rosalia; W on Gashouse Rd to Squaw Rd; NW on Squaw Rd to Blackman Rd; W on Blackman Rd to Texas Ferry Rd; S on Texas Ferry Rd to Siegal Rd; W on Siegal Rd to Belsby Rd; W on Belsby Rd to Henderson Rd; W on Henderson Rd to Mullinix Rd; N on Mullinix Rd to Reed Rd; W on Reed Rd to Spuller Rd; S on Spuller Rd to Dewey Rd; W on Dewey Rd to Stoner Rd; SW on Stoner Rd to SR 23; NW along SR 23 to SR 231; N on SR 231 to US Hwy 2; E on US Hwy 2 to SR 231 at the town of Reardan; N along State Hwy 231 to the Spokane River and to the point of beginning.

GMU 133-ROOSEVELT (Lincoln County):

Beginning at the west end of the Grand Coulee Dam at Lake Roosevelt; E along the Grant-Okanogan, Lincoln-Okanogan, Lincoln-Ferry county lines on Lake Roosevelt to the Spokane River; E up the Spokane River, following the Lincoln-Stevens county line, to SR 231; S on SR 231 to US Hwy 2 at the town of Reardan; W on US Hwy 2 to SR 21 at the town of Wilbur; N on SR 21 to SR 174; NW on SR 174 to SR 155 at the town of Grand Coulee; NE on SR 155 to the access road to the Grand Coulee Dam causeway (access restricted); E on the causeway access road to the west end of the Grand Coulee Dam at Lake Roosevelt and the point of the beginning.

GMU 136-HARRINGTON (Lincoln and Grant counties):

Beginning at the town of Grand Coulee at SR 174 and Rd W N.E. (Grand Coulee Hill Rd); SE on SR 174 to US Hwy 2 at the town of Wilbur; E on US Hwy 2 to SR 231; S on 231 to SR 23; S on SR 23 to I-90; SW on I-90 to Danekas Rd (Interstate Hwy Exit 231); W on Danekas Rd to Tokio Rd; W on Tokio Rd to Marcellus Rd; N on Marcellus Rd to Davis Rd; W on Davis Rd to Rd 12 N.E.; W on Rd 12 N.E. to Rd W N.E.; N on Rd W N.E. to Rd X N.E. at the town of Marlin; N on Rd X N.E. to Kiner Rd (Lincoln County Rd 9115); NE, E, N, E, and N on Kiner Rd (Lincoln County Rd 9115) to US Hwy 2, east of the town of Almira; SW on US Hwy 2 to Maxwell Rd; W on Maxwell Rd to Old Coulee Rd at the town of Almira; N on Old Coulee Rd to Douglas Rd; W on Douglas Rd to Peterson Rd; N on Peterson Rd to Rd 51; E on Rd 51 N.E. to Rd W N.E.; N on Rd W N.E. to Grand Coulee Hill Rd; N on Grand Coulee Hill Rd to SR 174 in the town of Grand Coulee and the point of the beginning.

GMU 139-STEPTOE (Lincoln, Whitman, and Spokane counties):

Beginning at the Washington-Idaho state line and SR 274 at the town of Willard; W on SR 274 to SR 27 at the town of Tekoa; NW on SR 27 to Fairbanks Rd; W on Fairbanks Rd to Dunn Rd; SW on Dunn Rd to Merrit Rd; W on Merrit Rd to the town of Rosalia; from Rosalia, W on Gashouse Rd to Squaw Rd; NW on Squaw Rd to Blackman Rd; W on Blackman Rd to Texas Ferry Rd; S on Texas Ferry Rd to Siegal Rd; W on Siegal Rd to Belsby Rd; W on Belsby Rd to Henderson Rd; W on Henderson Rd to Mullinix Rd; N on Mullinix Rd to Reed Rd; W on Reed Rd to Spuller Rd; S on Spuller Rd to Dewey Rd; W on Dewey Rd to Stoner Rd; SW on Stoner Rd to SR 23; N on SR 23 to Lamont Rd; SW on Lamont Rd to Revere Rd; S on Revere Rd to Rock Creek; S down Rock Creek to the Palouse River; S down the Palouse River to SR 26; E along SR 26 to US Hwy 195 at the town of Colfax; S on US Hwy 195 to SR 270; E on SR 270 to Washington-Idaho state line; north on the Washington-Idaho state line to SR 274 at the town of Willard and the point of the beginning.

GMU 142-ALMOTA (Whitman County):

Beginning at US Hwy 195 and SR 26 at the town of Colfax; SE on US Hwy 195 to SR 270; E on SR 270, through the town of Pullman to the Washington-Idaho state line near Moscow, Idaho; S along the Washington-Idaho state line to the Snake River (Asotin-Whitman county line), north of the town of Clarkston; W along the Snake River (Asotin-Whitman, Garfield-Whitman, and Columbia-Whitman county line) to the mouth of the Palouse River (Franklin-Whitman county line); N and E up the Palouse River (Franklin-Whitman county line) to SR 26, west of the town of Gordon; E on SR 26 (Washtucna-Lacrosse Hwy) to US Hwy 195 at the town of Colfax and the point of beginning.

GMU 145-MAYVIEW (Garfield and Asotin counties):

Beginning at the SR 127 bridge crossing the Snake River (Whitman-Garfield county line) at Central Ferry; E along the Snake River (Whitman-Asotin and Whitman-Garfield county lines) to the mouth of Alpowa Creek; S up Alpowa Creek to the US Hwy 12 bridge; W on US Hwy 12 to SR 127; N on SR 127 (Central Ferry Hwy) to the bridge crossing the Snake River (Garfield-Whitman county line) at Central Ferry and the point of beginning.

GMU 149-PRESCOTT (Walla Walla, Columbia, and Garfield counties):

Beginning on the Columbia River at the mouth of the Snake River (Benton-Franklin-Walla Walla county line); NE and E along the Snake River (Franklin-Walla Walla, Whitman-Columbia, and Whitman-Garfield county lines) to SR 127 bridge at Central Ferry; S on SR 127 (Central Ferry Hwy) to US Hwy 12 at Dodge Junction; SW on US Hwy 12, through the towns of Dayton and Waitsburg, to SR 125 at the town of Walla Walla; S on SR 125 to the Washington-Oregon state line; W on the Washington-Oregon state line to the Columbia River (Benton-Walla Walla county line); N along the Columbia River (Benton-Walla Walla county line) to the mouth of the Snake River and the point of beginning.

GMU 154-BLUE CREEK (Walla Walla and Columbia counties):

Beginning on US Hwy 12 at the town of Waitsburg; NE on US Hwy 12 to Hogeye Rd at Long Station; E on Hogeye Rd to the Payne Hollow Rd; S on the Payne Hollow Rd to Jasper Mountain Rd; S on Jasper Mountain Rd to Mt. Pleasant Rd; S on Mt. Pleasant Rd to Dent Rd; S on Dent Rd to the Lewis Peak Rd; S on the Lewis Peak Rd to Lewis Peak Trail; SE on Lewis Peak Trail to US Forest Service Trail 3211 (Mill Creek Watershed Intake Trail); SW on US Forest Service Trail 3211 to the Washington-Oregon state line; W on the Washington-Oregon state line to SR 125; N on SR 125 to US Hwy 12; NE on US Hwy 12 to the town of Waitsburg and the point of beginning.

GMU 157-MILL CREEK WATERSHED (Walla Walla and Columbia counties):

Beginning at US Forest Service Trail 3211 (Mill Creek Watershed Intake Trail) at the Washington-Oregon state line; NE and E on US Forest Service Trail 3211 to US Forest Service Rd 64; S on the US Forest Service Rd 64 to the Washington-Oregon state line; W on the Washington-Oregon state line to US Forest Service Trail 3211 and the point of beginning.

GMU 162-DAYTON (Walla Walla and Columbia counties):

Beginning at the junction of US Hwy 12 and Patit Rd in the town of Dayton; E on the Patit Rd to the Hartsock Grade Rd-Maloney Mountain Rd intersection; S on Maloney Mountain Rd to US Forest Service Rd 4625 (Maloney Mountain Rd); S and W on to US Forest Service Rd 4625 to Skyline Drive Rd; SE on Skyline Drive Rd to US Forest Service Rd 46 (Skyline Drive Rd); S on US Forest Service Rd 46 to US Forest Service Rd 64; S on US Forest Service Rd 64 to US Forest Service Trail 3211 (Mill Creek Watershed Intake Trail); W on US Forest Service Trail 3211 to the Lewis Peak Trail; NW on the Lewis Peak Trail to Lewis Peak Rd; N on the Lewis Peak Rd to Dent Rd; N on Dent Rd to Mt. Pleasant Rd; N on the Mt. Pleasant Rd to the Jasper Mountain Rd; N on the Jasper Mountain Rd to Payne Hollow Rd; N on Payne Hollow Rd to Hogeye Rd; W on Hogeye Rd to US Hwy 12 at Long Station; NE on US Hwy 12 to its junction with Patit Rd at the town of Dayton and the point of beginning.

GMU 163-MARENGO (Columbia and Garfield counties):

Beginning at the junction of US Hwy 12 and Patit Rd in the town of Dayton; N and E on US Hwy 12 to the Tatman Mountain Rd at Zumwalt; SE on Tatman Mountain Rd to Linville Gulch Rd; S on the Linville Gulch Rd to the Blind Grade Rd; SW on the Blind Grade Rd to the Tucannon Rd; N on the Tucannon Rd to the Hartsock Grade Rd; S on the Hartsock Grade Rd to the Patit Rd; W on the Patit Rd to US Hwy 12 in the town of Dayton and the point of beginning.

GMU 166-TUCANNON (Columbia and Garfield counties):

Beginning at the intersection of the Hartsock Grade Rd and the Tucannon River Rd; SE on the Tucannon River Rd to the elk drift fence at the northern boundary of the W.T. Wooten Wildlife Area; E and S along the elk drift fence to the US Forest Service Rd 40 (Mountain Rd) at the Umatilla National Forest's northern boundary; S on the US Forest Service Rd 40 (Mountain Rd) to US Forest Service Rd 4030 (Diamond Peak Rd); W on US Forest Service Rd 4030 to US Forest Service Trail 3113 (Diamond Peak Trail-Bullfrog Springs Trail-Oregon Butte Trail) at Diamond Peak; W on US Forest Service Trail 3113 to US Forest Service Trail 3136 (Teepee Trail); W along US Forest Service Trail 3136 to US Forest Service Rd 4608 (Teepee Rd) at Teepee Camp; W on the US Forest Service Rd 4608 to US Forest Service Rd 46 (Skyline Drive Rd); N on the US Forest Service Rd 46 to Skyline Drive Rd; N on Skyline Drive Rd to the Maloney Mountain Rd; W on Maloney Mountain Rd to US Forest Service Rd 4625 (Maloney Mountain Rd); E and N on the US Forest Service Rd 4625 (Maloney Mountain Rd) to the Hartsock Grade Rd; N on the Hartsock Grade Rd to the Tucannon River Rd and the point of the beginning.

GMU 169-WENAHA (Columbia, Garfield and Asotin counties):

Beginning on the Washington-Oregon state line at the US Forest Service Rd 64; N on US Forest Service Rd 64 to US Forest Service Rd 46 (Skyline Dr); E on US Forest Service Rd 46 to US Forest Service Rd 4608 (Teepee Rd) at Godman Springs; E on US Forest Service Rd 4608 to US Forest Service Trail 3136 (Teepee Trail) at Teepee Camp; E on the US Forest Service Trail 3136 to US Forest Service Trail 3113 (Oregon Butte Trail-Bullfrog Springs Trail-Diamond Peak Trail); E on US Forest Service Trail 3113 to US Forest Service Rd 4030 (Diamond Peak Rd) at Diamond Peak; E on US Forest Service Rd 4030 to US Forest Service Rd 40 (Mountain Rd); S along US Forest Service Rd 40 to US Forest Service Rd 4039 (South Boundary Rd); SW along US Forest Service Rd 4039 to US Forest Service Trail 3133 (Three Forks Trail); NW on US Forest Service Trail 3133 to US Forest Service Trail 3100; S on US Forest Service Trail 3100 to the Washington-Oregon state line; due W on the Washington-Oregon state line to US Forest Service Rd 64 and the point of beginning.

GMU 172-MOUNTAIN VIEW (Garfield and Asotin counties):

Beginning on the Washington-Oregon state line at US Forest Service Trail 3100; N on US Forest Service Trail 3100 to US Forest Service Trail 3133 (Three Forks Trail); SE on US Forest Service Trail 3133 (Three Forks Trail) to US Forest Service Rd 4039 (South Boundary Rd); NE on US Forest Service Rd 4039 to US Forest Service Rd 40 (Mountain Rd); N on US Forest Service Rd 40 to US Forest Service Rd 44 (Mount Misery-Big Butte Rd) at Misery junction; E on US Forest Service Rds 44, 43, and 4304 (Mount Misery-Big Butte Rd) to West Mountain Rd; NE on the West Mountain Rd to the Bennett Ridge Rd-Mill Rd; N and E on the Bennett Ridge Rd-Mill Rd to SR 129 at the town of Anatone; SW on SR 129 to the Washington-Oregon state line; due W on the Washington-Oregon state line to US Forest Service Trail 3100 and the point of beginning.

GMU 175-LICK CREEK (Garfield and Asotin counties):

Beginning at the intersection of US Forest Service Rd 40 (Mountain Rd) and the elk drift fence on the Umatilla National Forest's northern boundary; E along the elk drift fence to its end at the eastern border section line of Section 2, T9N, R43E; due S from the end to the elk drift fence on section line of Section 2, T9N, R43E to Charley Creek; E down Charley Creek to Asotin Creek; S down Asotin Creek to the South Fork Asotin Creek Rd; S up the South Fork Asotin Creek Rd to Campbell Grade Rd; E on the Campbell Grade Rd to Back Rd (Asotin County Rd 01550); N and E on Back Rd (Asotin County Rd 01550) to the Cloverland Rd; S on Cloverland Rd to its junction with the Umatilla National Forest's eastern boundary fence; E and S on the US Forest Service boundary fence past Big Butte to US Forest Service Rd 4303 (Big Butte Rd-Mount Misery Rd); W on US Forest Service Rds 4304, 43, and 44 (Big Butte Rd-Mount Misery Rd) to US Forest Service Rd 40 (Mountain Rd) at Misery junction; NW on US Forest Service Rd 40 (Mountain Rd) to the intersection with the elk drift fence on the Umatilla National Forest's northern boundary and the point of beginning.

GMU 178-PEOLA (Garfield and Asotin counties):

Beginning at the intersection of US Hwy 12 and Tatman Mountain Rd at Zumwalt; E on US Hwy 12 to bridge near the mouth of Alpowa Creek; N down Alpowa Creek to the Snake River; E and S along the Snake River (Asotin-Whitman county line, Washington-Idaho state line) to the mouth of Asotin Creek; W along Asotin Creek to Charley Creek; W along Charley Creek to the unit boundary marker at the eastern border section line of Section 2, T9N, R43E; N on eastern border section line of Section 2, T9N, R43E to end of the elk drift fence; W along the elk drift fence to the boundary of the W.T. Wooten Wildlife Area; NW and W along the elk drift fence to the Tucannon River Rd; N on the Tucannon River Rd to Blind Grade Rd; NE up Blind Grade Rd to the Linville Gulch Rd; N on the Linville Gulch Rd to Tatman Mountain Rd; NW up Tatman Mountain Rd to US Hwy 12 at Zumwalt and the point of beginning.

GMU 181-COUSE (Asotin County):

Beginning at the mouth of Asotin Creek on the Snake River at the town of Asotin; S along the Snake River (Washington-Idaho state line) to the Grande Ronde River; W along the north shore of Grande Ronde River to SR 129; NW on SR 129 to Mill Rd in the town of Anatone; S and W on the Mill Rd-Bennett Ridge Rd to West Mountain Rd; SW on West Mountain Rd to Umatilla National Forest eastern boundary fence at Big Butte; N along the Umatilla National Forest boundary fence to the Cloverland Rd; NE on the Cloverland Rd to Back Rd (Asotin County Rd 01550); W and S on Back Rd (Asotin County Rd 01550) to Campbell Grade Rd; W on the Campbell Grade Rd to the South Fork Asotin Creek Rd; NE on the South Fork Asotin Creek Rd to Asotin Creek; NE down Asotin Creek to the Snake River at the town of Asotin and the point of beginning.

GMU 186-GRANDE RONDE (Asotin County):

Beginning on the Washington-Oregon state line and SR 129; N on SR 129 to the Grande Ronde River; E along the north shore of the Grande Ronde River to the Snake River (Washington-Idaho state line); S along the Snake River (Washington-Idaho state line) to the Washington-Oregon state line; W on the Washington-Oregon state line to SR 129 and the point of beginning.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-02-063 (Order 05-271), § 232-28-331, filed 1/3/06, effective 2/3/06; 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § 232-28-331, filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03; 03-06-110 (Order 03-23), § 232-28-331, filed 3/5/03, effective 4/5/03.] (continued)